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We remember Frederick William Owen Potts
We remember Frederick William Owen Potts
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1896
sibling
Nellie Potts
Source:7647701
1896
1901
location
54 Edgehill Street, Reading
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647704
April 1901
1911
employment
Mechanical Engineer Fitter Apprentice
Reading
United Kingdom
Source:7647563
1911
1911
employment
Mechanical Engineer
Reading
United Kingdom
Source:7647701
April 1911
1911
location
54, Edgehill Street, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647563
1911
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:3566222
2nd April 1915
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:3566222
21st August 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3566222
29th September 1915
1915
marriage
Ruth Wellstead
Source:7647714
15th December 1915
1943
dates
Age 50
Source:7647571
1943
service
British Army
Trooper
70160
Berkshire Yeomanry
Source:3566222
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1300
Berkshire Yeomanry
I/1st Berkshire Yeomanry, Territorial Force,
Source:8504388
1943
death
Not War Related
Died at ''Greenlands,'' Redlands Road, Reading. Probate--7th January to Ruth Potts (widow) and William Charles Wellstead, civil servant. Effects £3803. 9s. 6p
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7647718
Source:7647571
2nd November 1943
burial
Reading
United Kingdom
Source:7647718
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William Owen |
| Initials | FWO |
| Last Name | Potts |
| Source | 8504388 |
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Source | 7647563 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Edgehill Street, Reading | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 54, Edgehill Street, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 70160 | Berkshire Yeomanry | Trooper | ||
| British Army | 1300 | Berkshire Yeomanry | I/1st Berkshire Yeomanry, Territorial Force, | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Potts | father | ||
| Thirza Potts | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Potts | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Wellstead | wife | 15th December 1915 |
Media
Media
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Private Fred Potts was awarded the Victoria CrossA Victoria Cross similar to the one awarded to Private Fred Potts of the Berkshire Yeomanry.
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Trooper Frederick William Owen Potts 1893–1943 V.CPainting by Percy Harland Fisher ( Reading Museum )
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MedalsVictoria Cross and Great War medals of Trooper Frederick William Owen Potts (1893–1943) in The Imperial War Museum, LondonContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette, 1st October 1915. | Rob23648 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Rob23648 | |
| Frederick Potts V.C Memorial Trust website | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Fred Potts was awarded the Victoria Cross | Anne1202 | |
| Trooper Frederick William Owen Potts 1893–1943 V.C | Rob23648 | |
| Medals | Rob23648 | |
| Census return 1911 | Rob23648 | |
| Potts Family | Rob23648 |
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